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D446 TWB

1986 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,063 mi
Last recorded155,063 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 TWB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 155,063 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 155,047 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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D446 TWB is a 1986 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 117,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D446 TWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D446 TWB registered?

D446 TWB is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is D446 TWB safe to buy?

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